Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bates City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

162

Median Agei

44.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.3%156

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.5%4

Asian

1.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%5

High School Diploma

36.3%41

Some College (<1 yr)

15.9%18

Some College (1+ yr)

18.6%21

Associate's Degree

5.3%6

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%12

Master's Degree

3.5%4

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$218,800

Median Renti

$1,292

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%46

Renter-Occupied

27%17

Total Units

Homeownership

73%

Vacancy Rate

21.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.7%4

$100K–$150K

15.2%7

$150K–$200K

19.6%9

$200K–$300K

30.4%14

$300K–$500K

26.1%12

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%3

2000–2009

7.5%6

1990–1999

12.5%10

1980–1989

22.5%18

1970–1979

23.8%19

1960–1969

6.2%5

1950–1959

2.5%2

1939 or earlier

21.2%17

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54%34

Electricity

33.3%21

Bottled/LP Gas

9.5%6

Wood

3.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,750

Mean Household Incomei

$97,830

Per Capita Incomei

$38,249

Poverty Ratei

1.9%

Unemploymenti

9.3%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$15K–$20K

1.6%1

$25K–$30K

1.6%1

$30K–$35K

1.6%1

$35K–$40K

9.5%6

$40K–$45K

3.2%2

$45K–$50K

3.2%2

$50K–$60K

12.7%8

$60K–$75K

6.3%4

$75K–$100K

23.8%15

$100K–$125K

17.5%11

$125K–$150K

3.2%2

$150K–$200K

12.7%8

$200K+

3.2%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

42.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

51.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured